HC Deb 26 February 1919 vol 112 c1743
64. Mr. MacVEAGH

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether the attention of the War Cabinet has been directed to the effects of the artificial maintenance of the price of paper; whether they are aware that, under the present control, there is a restriction of enterprise and employment as well as penalising of the public; whether the results on trade papers and Colonial and foreign trade have been considered; and whether, in view of the public belief that there has been a cornering of the paper market, and that prices are now double what they would be if there were a free market, the War Cabinet will give directions for the withdrawal of controlled prices?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. The whole matter is under the consideration of His Majesty's Government, and I expect to be in a position to make an announcement shortly.

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